GACE practice 4

Which of the following examples of technology-infused instruction best models the use of higher order thinking?

• Having students compose blog posts about current learning

• Helping students understand poetry through a series of online lectures

• Asking students to explore mathematical formulas using a cloud-based spreadsheet

• Helping students use social media to collaborate to solve a real-world problem

An instructional technology coordinator is considering purchasing an educational application that seems to meet an identified need and may be appropriate for use throughout the district. Which of the following is the coordinator’s best next step?

• Completing a cost analysis for the superintendent

• Investigating how user accounts are managed

• Piloting the application with a small, representative user group

• Planning training for teachers on the new application

A teacher has a closed-group Facebook page called Ms. Hansen’s Seventh-Grade Social Studies Class. Which TWO of the following are appropriate uses of her page?

• Sharing photos from class activities

• Helping her students connect her personal life and her professional life

• Responding to phone calls and emails from parents

• Distributing permission slips and forms

Which of the following is the most essential question an instructional technology coordinator should ask when designing a user survey?

• Who is the target audience?

• How will I validate the findings?

• Why am I doing this?

• What method of data collection should I use?

A first-grade teacher asks the instructional technology coordinator to co-plan and co-teach a research project on farm animals. The students will first view animals through online Web cams, then use KidzSearch to research the animals’ characteristics and behaviors. Which of the following is an appropriate way to use the project to introduce students to digital citizenship?

• Requiring students to present their research findings using digital media

• Asking students to use a minimum of three resources to conduct their research

• Requiring that students include a list of the websites from which they took information for their projects

• Having students secure copyright permission for all images they use in their projects

Teachers ask the instructional technology coordinator where they can find webinars to take to improve their technology skills. Which of the following is the coordinator’s best recommendation?

• GaETC

• NEA

• ERIC

• ISTE

Design a five-item questionnaire to give to the teachers in advance of the training session. For each question, explain 1. a) why the information it provides is important for Mr. O’Malley to know 2. b) how Mr. O’Malley can use the information to meet the learning needs of the participants.

• To gather feedback from teachers

• To assess the training needs of teachers

• To evaluate the effectiveness of previous training

• To understand the learning styles of teachers

Ms. Walton teaches five sections of ninth-grade science. Her classes are heterogeneously grouped and each contains a mixture of diverse learners, including English-language learners, students with a variety of physical and learning disabilities, and students who are gifted. She asks the instructional technology coordinator if any technology applications can help her better meet the needs of the diverse learners in her class. Which of the following technology applications can help Ms. Walton better meet the needs of English-language learners and students with physical disabilities in her class?

• A) Language translation software and speech-to-text applications

• B) Interactive science simulations and virtual reality

• C) Online quizzes and digital flashcards

• D) Video conferencing tools and social media platforms

Identify TWO aspects of either the type, purpose, timeline, or participants included in Ms. Hernandez’ draft plan, and explain why they are unlikely to provide her with usable data.

• The type and purpose are too broad and undefined.

• The timeline is too short to gather meaningful data.

• The participants are not representative of the target audience.

• The purpose is not aligned with the research objectives.

For EACH aspect, suggest a revision or replacement that will make that aspect of Ms. Hernandez’ plan more effective in providing her with usable data.

• Suggest a revision for each aspect of Ms. Hernandez’ plan.

• Identify the most effective aspect of Ms. Hernandez’ plan.

• Choose the aspect of Ms. Hernandez’ plan that needs no revision.

• Select the aspect of Ms. Hernandez’ plan that provides the most usable data.